DEVONNE I love the rug, the colours are just what I need - but I don't have rugs LOL I hated having to get them out all the time and bash them on the line as well as vacuuming all the time, got rid of them BUT we don't get the cold you do. That looks so stylish.

SANDRA same here, I think of you each time I watch my shows, I finished the murders with Doc Martin's wife ( forget her name Katz??) it was so good, and I hope they make more, the last episode had the lovely Olivia Coleman as the murderer - again - she was the murderer in one of the Midsomer ones, she is such a good actress, she plays many parts equally well. Keep those pills close by, I should talk, forgot mine twice last week, I did take them later in the day. I try to keep them in a weeks container beside my placemat. 

INDY I can always enlarge from the computer, not so easy from the iPad LOL I can do it, but I forget how, and then don't want to mess up anyones post by deleting something.  I would suspect that natural remedy as the cause, those darn things are lethal sometimes, they just don't work with other meds for different people, even simple things like magnesium or fish oil, the other is glucosamine, the Mr takes it for aches etc, but it can cause severe bleeding if surgery is needed, even a tooth extraction. You have to be so careful (((hugs)))) Hope ML is doing better, she is such a trooper!

THERESA it's always something, they have patients in and out so they never get into a routine with them really hard with older patients, they need things attended too, and they can't find them in somewhere new, too much change for your mum ((((hugs))))

BJ your little one will be all cute and perfectly groomed, they used to put bows in Buddy's hair when we took him, he was adorable LOL

JANET hope you are still coping well, I just do things now, gave up trying to get him on board with some things, I just do it. I am setting up a list so if he''s left alone he can figure out what/when things need to happen. The kids will help him. He just doesn't retain information.

I have been pottering about today, it's been lovely and cool for a change, still light summer top on, but no need for the A/C
I have been prepping blocks for the Alice In Wonderland quilt, that woman has made a fortune with a book that the are patterns are terrible, I have had to fix her instructions. she says some blocks need 1/4" seam and other a 'scant' 1/4" but her pic in hr book shows a VERY scant seam more like 1/8th, poor new sewers on her facebook site are having  trouble with the blocks not finishing correct size, and this is designed for teaching - yikes!!! Julie is furious with herself for getting the book in the UK, and then us all buying it too. Not her fault, we still like the pictures, just not the instructions. She is re-writing most of the patterns but I know what she is doing so I have gone ahead and done some myself. 
One of Julie's pet hates is the Missouri Star way of doing 1/2 square triangles by sewing around the outside of 2 squares and then cutting on the diagonal, all the outside edges are then on the bias, and that is what this woman has for her instructions. PLUS cutting the background the exact size of the blocks for appliqué, when they can shrink in a bit, her idea seems to be "use less fabric" when just a smidgen more makes it easier. 

I forgot to tell you Pete has been home this week, he dropped part of a branch on his foot (big toe) it's so swollen and really badly coloured, his X-ray was today, tomorrow he'll see the DR, he might have to have a needle put into toenail to release pressure OUCH!!! Hope not, but I also hope they can give him a boot maybe, he's working form home, and has it up on a stool all day and icing as well.  He's learnt a lesson, don't rush to help his impatient father and put some work boots on in the yard. 

I want an early night, training n the morning, I didn't do well on Tuesday, it was in the  90s when we were at the park, I was melting. The kids had fun, they kept spraying us with water (as well as themselves )
 

Good Morning to everyone, it's a very dreary day here.  Very gray outside.  I really don't have a thing to say this morning so will just sign off, wishing you all well, BJ.




 

ORDER IN THE COURT......
THE JUDGE.   NOW, AS WE BEGIN, I MUST ASK YOU TO BANISH ALL PRESENT INFORMATION AND PREJUDICE FROM YOUR MINDS, IF YOU HAVE ANY.

ITS SUNNY AND BRITE AFTER ABOUT 5 INCHES OF SNOW.  TEMPS ONLY IN THE 20S SO IT WILL NOT BE MELTING ANYTIME SOON.
I AM STILL TAKING IT EASY.  I AM A BIT OFF-KILTER AGAIN TODAY.  MY TO-DO LIST OF CHORES IS GETTING LONGER BUT I CAN JUST WORK THEM INTO DAYS WHEN I AM FEELING BETTER.  I WON'T WORRY ABOUT MY DUST.

JUDY......THAT'S GOOD NEWS ABOUT PART OF HOWARD'S EVALUATION GOING WELL.  FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE REST OF IT.

DEVONNE......LOVE THAT NEW RUG.  SUBTLE COLORS GO BEST WITH JUST ABOUT ANYTHING.  GOOD CHOICE.

TRISH......SORRY THAT PETE HURT HIS TOE.  I HOPE IT HEALS IN QUICK ORDER.

LINDA......I HOPE ALL GOES WELL WITH YOUR TESTS TODAY.  I KNOW THE PREP IS DIFFICULT AND NO FUN, BUT WISHING YOU GOOD NEWS ON THE OUTCOME.  YOU CAN REST FOR THE DAY WHEN ITS OVER.

I RECEIVED MY FIRST CHARCOAL DRAWING BOOK TODAY.  LOOKS GOOD.  I WILL BE STARTING SOME SKETCHING SOON.  I STILL HAVE 3 (FIXED IT, NOT 4) MORE TO COME.  MY TARGET ORDER CAME YESTERDAY.  THINGS ARE ROLLING RIGHT ALONG.
WISHING YOU ALL A GOOD DAY.  HUGS, QB S 

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Devonne, if he doesn't, I will!  I sound so tough and I still haven't suggested that maybe it's not a just a coincidence as I didn't want to upset him in any way, yesterday before his testing..so I don't know if he's made the connection?   I will wait a few days just in case the headaches start up again.  

 

DOES ANYOME REMEMBER YOGI BERRA AND HIS MANGLED COMMENTS?  HERE ARE A COUPLE THAT ARE IN THAT CATEGORY......
1.  A VERBAL CONTRACT ISN'T WORTH THE PAPER ITS WRITTEN ON.
2.  I'LL GIVE YOU A DEFINITE MAYBE.

ITS COLD TODAY BUT SUNNY.  WILL ONLY REACH 20.  BRRRRRR, LUCKY I CAN STAY INDOORS TODAY.  WE OFFICIALLY GOT 4 INCHES OF SNOW YESTERDAY BUT I DIDN'T HAVE TO SHOVEL.  ANOTHER PERK OF NOT DRIVING ANY LONGER.
I WON 75 CENTS AT BINGO LAST NITE.  I HAD TO CALL IT SINCE ONE CALLER WAS LATE DUE TO HER P.T. APPT AND THE ALTERNATE WAS JUST LATE.  IT FELT GOOD TO CALL AGAIN BUT BY THE END MY BACK WAS ACHING.  STILL, I DON'T MIND DOING IT OCCASSIONALLY.

CHERYL......ITS A SHAME DEAR BOSCO CAN'T GET OUT AND RUN OR TAKE A LONG WALK DURING THE DAY.   HE WOULD BE TOO TIRED AT NIGHT TO CAUSE A FUSS.   ITS NICE OF YOU TO TAKE HIM OUT WHEN YOU CAN.

INDY.......IT SURE WOULD BE NICE IF ITS A SUPPLEMENT THAT IS GIVING YOUR GUY HIS HEADACHES.  ONCE A LONG TIME AGO I TOOK NIACIN AND IT HIT ME SO BADLY I COULD NOT TOLERATE IT AS A SUPPLEMENT.  SO, YES, THOSE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS.

LINDA......I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING GOOD TODAY.  SOMETIMES MEDICAL TESTS CAN TAKE IT ALL OUT OF US.

TODAY THE PLAN IS A BIT OF CLEANING AGAIN SINCE I FEEL BETTER.  I WON'T PUSH MYSELF TOO HARD BUT EVENTUALLY I WILL CATCH UP WITH MY TO-DO LIST.  
I WILL ALSO MAKE SOME SHELL PASTA IN MEAT SAUCE.  YES, ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND THE LEFTOVERS ARE ALWAYS GOOD.  ITS ALSO A FAVORITE WITH A COUPLE OF MY NEIGHBORS.

THAT SEEMS TO BE ALL MY NEWS TODAY.  HUGS FOR ALL, QB S 

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Afternoon y'all! 

QB Mom didn't get a regular person until she had been there for a week and a half!  Not sure what the problem is and I know they won't say as it may open them up for a law suit, someday!  I'm not lawsuit type person, but they have no way of knowing that! 

Rained a bit last night but was gone by the time I left for my walk! 

Had a meeting about mom, yesterday.  Still have no clue what is going on with her.  Made a list of complaints, 2 pages, read them all and some have been resolved!  I'm still waiting on therapy to call me, they didn't make the meeting! 

They moved mom's room due to roommate complaints, her roommate was complaining about mom.  Found out yesterday when I arrived for the meeting.  I'm supposed to get a call before the move, not after!  They had moved her the evening before!  Got the call today about the move stating mom was abusive to her roommate?!?  I have no clue where that came from.  I promptly corrected her!  She said she went in to talk to mom about it, mom acknowledged her presence, and nodded.  I told her mom is deaf, the staff does not put in her hearing aid, so she did that so you would just leave, she didn't hear a word you said!  

The staff took some of her clothes and stuffed it in a closet, on the shelf.  All the rooms are not the same.  This is either an older area or not renovated.  I went to get the rest of her stuff.   No hangers, I can't find anything.  I have to bring hangers and will leave them there for the next person.  Bringing wire hangers we don't use!  They threw what she wore yesterday on top of her clean clothes!  I am baffled!

She did eat something today.  The dietician was at the meeting and sent mom a turkey sandwich, for lunch, mom was elated.  I cut it in half and she ate most of it.  That should help her heal!  

The lady that called me today is the one that was supposed to set up a meeting in the first 24 hours mom was there.  I asked her about it and heed-and hawed about how difficult it is to coordinate staff and family.  I told her I am retired.  Tell me when and where and I will be there!  She seemed shocked that I was willing to work with her!  This is my mom, the only one I will ever have, yes I will do what I can for her! 

Enough complaining!  I'm off to work on my OBW!  I am determined to finish it! 

Later my Friends! 

Good Morning to everyone!!  I'm feeling fairly well this morning. It is rainy this morning and 40*.  Hard to believe this is the last day of Jan.  I really don't have anything to say this morning, so will sign off wishing you all well.  Have a great day, BJ.

GOOD MORNING!

I HAVE NOT READ PAST THIS WEEK. SORRY.
DEVONNE SORRY ABOUT THE SLOW HEALING. THINK OF YOU OFTEN. CAM IMAGINE THE WAITING IS TOUGH. LOVE YOUR RUG. IN FACT, LIKE HOW YOU HAVE DECROATED YOUR HOME.

I HAD TO SUBMIT IN HOPES OF NOT LOSING THE POST.

BJ, THINK OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WISHING THE BEST FOR ALL OF YOU!.


Thersa, sorry for the trouble and issues with your Mom. Hope she recovers quickly. Hope issues with the facilities. Very frustrating, I am sure.

Mary Lou, had endoscopy and colonoscopy on Wednesday. Like you I am waiting for results. Glad it is behind me for a few years

It was morning when started this.

I have been thinking of everyone.  Everyone means a lot to me. This is a wonderful place to come. Thank you everyone.

Thinking of everyone. Prayers..........

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It is a rainy, rainy day here in NE Ohio too.  Kind of chilly, but not too bad.  Supposed to snow flurry tonight, so I am happy that I will not have to go out early in the morning as it will most likely be icy.

Devonne, it is so nice to see you doing so much so soon.  Sending continued prayers.  Yes, all of my walls are beige/off white except the half bath downstairs and it is blue.  That was my big change!    I have  oak trim and would like to paint it all white, but Dean says he does not want to paint over the oak.

I tried a crockpot recipe I saw on Facebook today.  It was just OK.  It was basically just carrots, potatoes and a roast.  It did have lots of garlic but other than that, it is better when roasted in the oven in our opinion.  Well, it was really easy, so that counts for something.

Aaron has joined Planet Fitness Gym to start working out.  He does not feel well too much of the time and we told him he needed exercise and not the kind he gets at work.  So, Dean has been going walking with me in the mornings at the YMCA and then going to work out with Aaron at the gym.  THEN he goes back to the YMCA to use their hot tub and sauna.    It is a good thing that the facilities are rather close and that the Medicare Silver Sneakers program pays for it.  As you can see, he loves to work out.  He used to run marathons before his double knee replacements and he really misses it.

Nothing else to report here.

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GOOD MORNING!

SO SSAD FOR ANOTHER TRADGEY.

DIDN'T MENTION SPME OTHERS IN LAST POST. HOPE HOWARD, FRANK AND ANY OTHERS. FIREGOT WHOSE FRIENDS LIST THE INFANT.  SORRY I AM NOT GOOD NAMING EVERYONE. IT IS NOT THAT I DON'T CARE.

I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT WE HAD COVID. ITHOUGHT WE JUST HAD COLDS. FOUND OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY FOR ME AND DARRELL NEXT DAY. THINK WE HAVE RECOVERED .

DARRELL HAS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS OVER CLOSING A SMALL BANK ACCOUNT. BETWEEN ICY DRIVEWAY, HAVING COVID , NO DRIVING OURSELVES AND MY PROCEDURE WE JUST HAVE NOT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT. HE GOT. IT IN HIS HEAD THAT THE BANK WOULD KEEP THE MONEY  AND WE WOULD LOSE IT.

ALWAYS SOMETHING.

THINKING OF EVERYONE. PRAYERS..............